June 25, 2012
Jeannette Owens
Glenn Research Center, Cleveland
216-433-2990
jeannette.p.owens@nasa.gov
RELEASE: 12-029
NASA ONLINE VIDEO SERIES WINS EMMY AWARD
CLEVELAND - The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences - Lower
Great Lakes Chapter awarded an Emmy Award to "NASA Now," a weekly
five to seven minute online video series for the NASA Explorer School
project.
"NASA Now" took home the Emmy in the Informational/Instructional
Program/Series or Special category. The series was judged on two
episodes, "Icing Research" and "Exercise in Space."
"The award represents a true team effort," said Robert Lasalvia,
deputy director of the Educational Programs Office at NASA's Glenn
Research Center that produced the winning videos. "The Educational
Programs Office and NASA's support staff, Wyle and the Oklahoma State
University team, did an outstanding job. We are grateful for the
recognition."
"NASA Now" is for middle and high school classrooms and a resource for
teachers to show students what a scientist, engineer or technician
looks like, sounds like, and what kinds of work they do at NASA. Each
week, students see real people putting science, technology,
engineering and mathematics, or STEM, to work in the unique context
of NASA careers, missions, research and facilities.
NASA uses the excitement of its missions and programs to inspire
students and serve as a catalyst for encouraging studies in STEM. The
agency continues its tradition of investing in the nation's education
programs and supporting the country's educators who play a key role
in preparing and inspiring the young minds of today to become the
workforce of tomorrow.
For more information on NASA Explorer Schools winning episodes, visit:
http://www.explorerschools.nasa.gov
For more information about the NASA Education Program, visit:
http://www.nasa.gov/education
For more information about Glenn, visit:
http://www.nasa.gov/glenn
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